Your two year-old may be entitled to free childcare from the term after their second birthday at 'Play and Learn' sessions. These can be accessed at Ofsted registered day nurseries, pre-schools, childminders, or some schools. If you qualify, your child will receive 15 hours a week (term-time only), or 11 hours a week (50 weeks a year).

From April 2024 working families may be eligible to 15 hours of funded childcare a week. Visit Childcare Choices for more information. If you are eligible for help with childcare costs through Universal Credit, this can be used alongside the 15 hours, to pay for additional childcare. The 15 hours childcare is 100% funded, Universal Credit will only pay you up to 85% of the cost.

For further information please visit our Free play and learn for two year olds page.